After several months of closure, the Conakry-Dakar axis will soon be reopened if we take into account this agreement signed between the two countries at the ECOWAS summit in Accra, Ghana, on 19 June.
as reported from Conakry, Moktar Bah
The Guinean and Senegalese authorities signed one agreements on military and technical cooperation which will revolve around the fight against terrorism and cross-border crime, intelligence and mixed patrols, along the borders among others.
Although the date for the reopening of this border unilaterally closed by Conakry has not yet been set, Guinean carriers and traders rub their hands. “It is a feeling of joy and pride, because you are aware that for eight months now we have been fighting with the Guinean authorities for this reopening,” said Donzo Frébory, President of the National Union. Road transport from Guinea.
“We can quantify the losses, they are billions and billions”
Eight months have passed during which unpredictable losses were recorded by Guinean economic actors: “In addition, there was a lot of material damage, even human, because it lost human lives. We can quantify the losses, they are billions and billions. We are making a clear assessment today to see with the government what will happen, Frébory adds.
Hundreds of trucks were immobilized, contracts between truck drivers and transporters were terminated, drivers who have lost their jobs. Referrals have been made, vehicle contracts. We take vehicles on credit, on paid work. So when they take the vehicle and you cannot meet your obligations, he will be forced to withdraw the vehicle and sell it elsewhere, ”explains Mamadoudu, a trade union worker in the transport sector.
This agreement between Guinea and Senegal was initialed alongside Summit of the Heads of State of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Accra will first be ratified by the Guinean Parliament before effective application.
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